Lavivian Ellington
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
I am excited to apply for the medical billing and coding position at Women Health Specialist. With over 16 years of experience in the medical field, primarily as a certified Phlebotomist at Quest Diagnostics, I have developed a profound understanding of clinical workflows and a steadfast commitment to patient care. My hands-on clinical expertise coupled with my administrative skills makes me an ideal candidate for your company.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
Tucker, GA
11.2014 - Current
- Conducted quality control checks on equipment, ensuring proper functioning and consistent results.
- Increased efficiency by maintaining organized workstations and well-stocked inventory levels.
- Managed daily operations, including payment collection, data entry, order supplies and lab maintenance tasks.
- Assessed patients'' conditions prior to phlebotomy procedures, identifying potential complications or contraindications before proceeding safely with the procedure.
- Contributed to positive patient experiences through empathetic communication skills during blood draws and sample collections.
Phlebotomist
Rockdale Medical Center
Conyers, GA
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Enhanced patient experience through compassionate care and communication during blood draw procedures.
- Labeled transfer tubes and followed exact directions for handling and storing specimens for transport.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Increased patient satisfaction rates through consistent delivery of professional phlebotomy services tailored to individual needs.
Medical Assistant
Chase Family Practice Center
Oglethorpe, GA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, patient triage, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures
Education
No Degree - Phlebotomist
School of Healthcare
Warner Robins, GANo Degree - Medical Assistant
South Georgia Technical College
Americus, GANo Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Gwinnett College
Marietta, GA04-2026
Skills
- Order of draw
- Venipuncture expertise
- Lab safety protocols
- Blood collection techniques
- HIPPA compliance
- Data entry
- Medical terminology
- Insurance verification
- Payment collection
- Enter ICD 10 codes in system
- Knowledge in ICD 10 and CPT codes
- Anatomy and physiology
Timeline
Lead Phlebotomist
Quest Diagnostics
11.2014 - Current
Phlebotomist
Rockdale Medical Center
01.2012 - 01.2014
Medical Assistant
Chase Family Practice Center
01.2010 - 01.2012
No Degree - Phlebotomist
School of Healthcare
No Degree - Medical Assistant
South Georgia Technical College
No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
Gwinnett College